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Question: valve cover gasket = head gasket? These two terms inconsistent on website.

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FrancesCar, 1.9L 4 Cylinder DOHC, Prescott, AZ, June 22, 2010, 17:05
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is the "valve cover gasket replacement" the same as the "head gasket replacement" repair listed? If not, what is the pricing difference? Thank you.

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    Abartz June 22, 2010, 21:28
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    Head gasket replacement is much more expensive than just the valve cover, however the valve cover needs to come off to get to the head.

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